Patchwork

by Matt de la Pena and Corinna Luyken

(Putnam, hardcover, 2022)

From a Newbery Medal-winning author and a New York Times bestselling illustrator comes a deeply moving ode to the complexity and uniqueness of every child.

In profound, uplifting verse and sumptuous artwork, beloved creators Matt de la Peña and Corinna Luyken explore the endless possibilities each child contains: A young dancer may grow into a computer coder; a basketball player might become a poet; a class clown may one day serve as an inspiring teacher; and today's quiet empath might be tomorrow's great leader. Here's a profound and uplifting new classic with an empowering message for readers of all ages: Your story is still being written.

Matt de la Peña is the author of the Newbery Medal-winning Last Stop on Market Street, Milo Imagines the World, Carmela Full of Wishes, Love, and A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis, as well as a number of critically acclaimed young adult novels. You can visit Matt at mattdelapena.com or follow him on Twitter and Instagram @mattdelapena.

Corinna Luyken is the author-illustrator of theNew York TimesbestsellerMy Heart,The Tree In Me, andThe Book of Mistakes. She is also the illustrator ofAdrian Simcox Does Not Have a Horse, Nothing in Common,andSomething Good. You can visit Corinna at corinnaluyken.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram @corinnaluyken.